Rene Bermudez

Staff Writer

  • Expertise: Mortgages, personal finance
  • Education: Reed College

 


Rene Bermudez is a staff writer at LendingTree, where she covers mortgages and personal finance.

Before joining LendingTree, she worked as an independent writer, editor and researcher. Her experience includes investigative work with The Nation Institute, work in the life sciences with Language Scientific, collaborations around digital rights and cultures with Prof. Ramesh Srinivasan of UCLA’s Department of Information Studies and e-commerce coverage for Verifone.

Rene has a bachelor’s degree in Classics (Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies) from Reed College.

Articles by Rene Bermudez

Better Mortgage Review

Better Mortgage at a glance 5 stars   Minimum credit score: 580 to 620   Minimum down payment: 0% to 3%   Available loan products... read more

Bank of America Mortgage Review

Bank of America at a glance 5 stars   Minimum credit score: Not disclosed.   Minimum down payment: 0% to 3%   Available loan products... read more

What Is an Assumable Mortgage?

With an assumable mortgage, instead of applying for a brand new loan, you can take over — or “assume” — an existing one. If that... read more

What Is a Home Equity Loan? Your Guide to When It’s a Good Option

Home equity loan: What is it? A home equity loan is a type of second mortgage that lets you to borrow cash using your home’s... read more

Getting a Condo Mortgage: Here’s What You Should Know

Buying a condo can be more complex than buying a single-family home, because you’re purchasing a piece of a community that has a unique set... read more

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